Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ridgewood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ridgewood

With a population of 24,958, Ridgewood is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ridgewood has to offer.

Where to Eat in Ridgewood

If you’re looking for affordable options, Finca (20 E. Ridgewood Ave) and Cravings Tapas Bistro (8 Wilsey Square) are great picks.

When to visit Ridgewood

Ridgewood in August
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ridgewood in August
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ridgewood

Plane

When flying to Ridgewood, you’ll arrive at Teterboro (TEB), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ridgewood departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ridgewood, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ridgewood to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ridgewood is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 17 miles from Ridgewood. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ridgewood, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ridgewood takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles. Ridgewood’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Ridgewood, you’ll arrive at Teterboro (TEB), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ridgewood departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ridgewood, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ridgewood to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ridgewood is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 17 miles from Ridgewood. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ridgewood, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ridgewood takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles. Ridgewood’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Ridgewood

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Ridgewood

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ridgewood

Most booked hotels in Ridgewood

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Hampton Inn Carlstadt-At The Meadowlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1581 reviews)
$174+
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Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights-Meadowlands
3 stars
Good (7.9, 911 reviews)
$116+
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Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park
3 stars
Good (7.8, 824 reviews)
$145+
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The Park Hotel at Meadowlands
4 stars
Good (6, 1610 reviews)
$171+
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Rodeway Inn Capri
2 stars
Okay (5.6, 1005 reviews)
$110+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Meadowlands
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 622 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Ridgewood

Renting a car in Ridgewood costs $98 per day, on average, or $392 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ridgewood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Ridgewood is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ridgewood costs $98 per day, on average, or $392 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ridgewood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Ridgewood is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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